THEORETICAL RESEARCH OF RECONFIGURABLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Liang Fujun  Ning Ruxin

(Beijing Institute of Technology)

Abstract: A definition of rapidly reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) is outlined and the comparative analysis among dedicated manufacturing system (DMS), flexible manufacturing system (FMS) and RMS is outlined. The basic structure and classification of RMS are created, and the theory system architecture, which includes random model, layout programming and optimizing, interface configuration, configuration principle, systematic diagnosable principle, economic feasibility evaluation, is established for RMS. The enabling technologies for RMS are also presented.

Key words: Reconfigurable manufacturing system  Basic theory  Configuration principle  System characteristics  System design  Ramp-up time  Lead time

CLC No: TH162  TH165
国防科工委基础研究资助项目. Received 20030312, received in revised form 20030415